Denis, MauriceFrench, 1870–1943Degas and his model
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Where is “Degas and his model” now? Collection: Musée d'Orsay, Paris. Unknown.
Paris, France
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- RF 1992 414
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- Wikidata
- Image: Musée d'Orsay — Didier Descouens · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In the life of Denis, Maurice
The whole lifeJanuary 1898
First trip to Rome, turn to neoclassicism
He visited Rome for the first time, where the works of Raphael and Michelangelo in the Vatican made a deep impression on him; on his return he reoriented his art toward neoclassicism.
1899
Exhibition at Durand-Ruel's and the breakup of the Nabis
Tensions among the Nabis came to a head at the exhibition at Durand-Ruel's gallery; from then on each went his own way in art, while remaining on friendly terms.
1903
Journey with Sérusier to Germany and Beuron
With Sérusier he traveled to Germany and the monastery of Beuron, where they studied the Benedictines' art founded on geometry and "sacred measures."
1908
Morozov's commission: "The Story of Psyche" panels
He began a major decorative project for the Russian collector Ivan Morozov — the "Story of Psyche" panels for the music salon of his Moscow mansion; the cycle is now in the Hermitage.
1908–1921
Employed by: Académie Ranson
1909
Trip to Moscow to install "The Story of Psyche"
He traveled to Moscow to install the "Story of Psyche" panel series at the patron's home.
